Villa Allende is a vibrant city in the Sierras Chicas which, in spite of being close to Cordoba, has been able to keep its peaceful appeal. The village offers a great variety of recreational activities, as well as an internationally renowned golf course and plenty of services. Famous for its nightlife, Villa Allende also has a beach resort and an amphitheatre belonging to the Town hall, where the Solidarity Festival is carried out every February. This is one of the most important music events in the area. Prominent folk artists take part in this festival and the money raised is destined to schools, hospital, nursery school, etc. The Sierras Chicas are around Villa Allende, giving the city a particular touch. This is why many looking for a better standard of living have chosen the village as a place to live. The visitor must see the San Alfonso Convent (XVII century) and the Nuestra Señora del Carmen church. In July, there is also a Bycicle Motocross competition and in August the “Sanmartiniano gaucho August�. In December, the National Meeting of Wood Sculptors takes place. The village counts with a number of shops where the visitor can buy souvenirs.